Lent: a spiritual detox for your soul, where we trade in excess for introspection, and fast-paced living for a mindful journey, all centered on the love of Jesus.

During Lent, we'll journey through our new teaching series "Faith Foundation" where we'll trace and deepen our trust in the promises of God as revealed in the Old Testament and fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Join us as we uncover the rich tapestry of the promises of God and draw closer to the transformative love of our Savior.

Celebrant:

Rev Seth Enriquez

Readings:

Genesis 17:1–7, 15–16; Romans 4:13–25; Mark 8:31–38 (Read now)

Hymns:

Praise to the Lord (Listen now)

To Know You (Listen now)

All Sufficient Merit (Listen now) (Sheet music)

God Is In Control (Listen now) (Sheet music)

Here I Bow *NEW* (Listen now) (Sheet music)

To keep up to date with the new songs we're singing this year, listen to them on our church worship playlist here.

Please click the button below to access reminders for our upcoming AMP and a digital copy of the AMP packet. If you require a printed copy for Sunday, please send an email to info@stgeorgesinthepines.com or reply to this email. Thank you!

Join us at St. George's for our weekly regular events designed to nourish both body and soul!

Food & Friends: Every Monday from 5 pm to 7 pm, come indulge in a delicious meal and forge new friendships in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Alpha: Also on Mondays, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, delve into discussions about faith and spirituality in a safe and inclusive environment. Join us for dinner at Food and Friends at 6:30 pm, or meet directly at St. George's at 7 pm for the discussion group.

Midday Eucharist: Take a moment for reflection and prayer at our Midday Eucharist service every Tuesday at 12 pm. Join us for a peaceful time of spiritual connection and Holy Communion.

Bible Study: Join us on Tuesdays from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm for Bible Study, where we gather to read, explore, and discuss the scriptures, fostering friendship and spiritual growth.

We look forward to welcoming you to these enriching experiences at St. George's!

Come over on Sun, Mar 24 at 2:00pm and experience an unforgettable afternoon of live music at St. George's in the Pines!

Join the Mountain Time Trio as they take you on a journey through captivating melodies inspired by Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke, Rachmaninoff's Elégiaque, and Reena Esmail's Hindustani classical music influences.

Welcome to our new sermon series, "Faith Foundations," where we explore the promises of God in the Old Testament fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Join Rev. Seth as he shares the first sermon in our Lenten series, "Noah: Promise of Life," diving into the covenant with Noah, revealing God's redemptive character. He's not about destruction, but life. Despite judgment on evil, He's all in for our redemption.

The Noah story foreshadows Jesus' ultimate fulfillment. Through His sacrifice, Jesus saves us from sin's destruction, offering us renewed life in Him. As we journey through Lent, let's hold onto this promise of life found in Jesus, our firm foundation of faith.

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- My conversation with… Louise Perry is a reflection on a conversation with author Louise Perry that delves into various aspects of feminism, identity politics, and societal trends in contemporary discourse. Definitely listen!

- The Christian Revolution: why the cross changed the world Justin and historian Tom Holland discuss how early Christian beliefs, initially deemed "foolish" by the Greco-Roman world, ultimately catalyzed societal transformations towards valuing human life, equality, and compassion.

- Finding God in Punk Anarchism Lake Smith delves into the provocative fusion of punk ideology, anarchism, and Christian theology, examining the transformative potential inherent in challenging societal norms by following Jesus.

- The Meaning Crisis: Why we're all religious deep down is an excellent podcast that canvases how the West grapples with a mental health crisis potentially rooted in an identity crisis, exploring the possibility of the Christian narrative offering answers in this examination of the Meaning Crisis through discussions with thinkers, psychologists, and converts.

- Religion’s Relationship to Happiness, Civic Engagement and Health Around the World is research showing that active religious engagement is linked to greater happiness, civic participation, and improved health globally, according to a 2019 Pew Research study.

The Church in an Age of Secular Mysticisms: Why Spiritualities without God Fail to Transform Us is Andrew Root's latest book in which he contrasts contemporary spiritualities with authentic Christian transformation, highlighting the pitfalls of self-centered mysticisms and offering a theology of the cross as a path for genuine spiritual development.

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